What does CURVE mean?

Curve

Part of Speech: Noun, verb

Definition: A curve is a line that bends, or a shape that is not straight. As a verb, curve means to bend or turn.

Pronunciation (US): /kɜrv/

Pronunciation (UK): /kɜːv/

Origin and Usage: The word curve originated from the Latin word "curvus," meaning bent or crooked. It has been in use since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in geometry to describe a line that is not straight. As a verb, curve is used in sports to describe a ball that moves in a bent or curving path.

Synonyms: Arc, bend, turn, twist, meander

Related Words: Angle, round, spiral, swerve, twist

Example Sentences:

• The road ahead curved to the right.
• The baseball pitcher threw a curve ball.
• She curved her lips into a smile.
• The graph shows a curve that slopes downward.